Weapons in space: technology, politics, and the rise and fall of the Strategic Defense Initiative.

  • Published In: International Affairs, 2025, v. 101, n. 1. P. 354 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Martin, Marissa 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) initiated by US President Ronald Reagan, highlighting the program's controversial nature due to its cost, technological challenges, and complexity. The author, Aaron Bateman, explores how the rise and fall of the SDI has shaped contemporary understanding of the space domain, detailing the historical context of arms control negotiations during the Cold War. Despite being viewed as a technological failure, the SDI influenced US space and missile defense development infrastructure, impacting discussions on space security and military use. Bateman's analysis provides valuable insights into the militarization of space, arms control, and the ongoing relevance of space for military purposes. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Affairs. 2025/01, Vol. 101, Issue 1, p354
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0020-5850
  • DOI:10.1093/ia/iiae307
  • Accession Number:182414907
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